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Profiles:
Route
Beautiful stretch of continuous asphalt Trail
- Great views of Lake Ontario
- Amenities (washrooms and refreshments) available in Rotary Park
at Duffins Creek. Washrooms available at Veterans Point Gardens
(formerly Harwood Point Gardens). Next available waterfront amenities
located in Whitby.
- New off-road connection runs east of Carruther's Marsh to Ontoro
Blvd (south of Range Rd). Caution is required at the entrance
to off-road trail running east from Lake Ridge Rd as there is
a steep trench that's slippery when wet
- At the foot of Harwood Ave. S. you will find Veterans Point
Gardens, dedicated to HMS Ajax, the Royal Navy ship after which
the Town was named. Great interpretation panels describe the Town's
history.
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Ajax Trail |
Main Access Points (with parking)
- Rotary Park - Lake Driveway West, west of Harwood Ave.
- Ajax Waterfront Park - foot of Pickering Beach Rd. South
Local Maps
Ajax appears on the following Waterfront Trail maps:
Waterfront Trail routes appear on MapArt's Pickering Ajax Whitby Oshawa
1:25 000 scale fold map, as well as other MapArt publications. These maps
are widely available through local retailers, or online at www.mapart.com
Local map of trails is on the Ajax website - http://www.townofajax.com/Page93.aspx
or can be picked up at community centres and most Ajax facilities. Call
905-619-2529 ex. 7254 for more information
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- GO Transit - Bus & Train Station
100 Westney Road South
Phone: 416-869-3200, toll free 1-888-438-6646
Website: www.gotransit.com
- GO Transit - Bus Station
190 Harwood Avenue
Phone: 416-869-3200, toll free 1-888-438-6646
Website: www.gotransit.com
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| Attractions (Cultural, Heritage and Special Attractions) |
- Veterans Point Gardens
On lakefront at the foot of Harwood Ave. South
Website: http://www.townofajax.com/Page127.aspx
- Tree and bench dedications along the Waterfront
Trail
Town of Ajax runs a tree and bench dedication program on the waterfront
that allows residents to provide a memorium for loved ones along
the Ajax waterfront
- Rotary Park in Ajax
Rotary park lies at the connection of the Duffins
Creek to Lake Ontario. It's a spectacular park with beautiful
views, an accessible playground, picnic grounds, concessions and
a water splashpad. Nestled in among mature trees, this park is
a favourite day trip for residents in Durham Region.
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| Annual Festivals on the Waterfront |
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- Celebrate Ajax by the Lake
When: 3rd Saturday in September
A waterfront festival showcasing activities from around the world,
entertainment, art displays, crafts, food and much more
- Strawberry Festival
This annual festival takes place in June in
Paradise Park
- Canada Day Festivities
When: July 1st
Where: Rotary Park
Enjoy fireworks, entertainment, concessions and a great family
atmosphere at one of the most scenic locations on the waterfront.
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